Flood Under Investigation at Rutgers

[Mavric]

Rutgers head coach Kyle Flood could face a suspension or firing because of impermissible contact with a university faculty member regarding the status of one of his players, two people with knowledge of the situation told NJ Advance Media.


The university's office of general counsel is investigating the severity of the alleged violation, which, the sources said, is focused on an email Flood allegedly sent from a personal account to a faculty member at the university's Mason Gross School of Arts regarding the status of Nadir Barnwell. The junior cornerback is reportedly in danger of being deemed academically ineligible.

The two university officials, who are not directly responsible for matters related to the athletics program yet have knowledge of the investigation, were not authorized to comment on the investigation. They spoke to NJ Advance Media on the condition of anonymity. One of the people with knowledge of the situation told NJ Advance Media the investigation is expected to be concluded quickly.

If Flood is found to have failed to promote an atmosphere of compliance by attempting to provide an impermissible benefit to a student-athlete in his program, possible discipline includes a public reprimand, suspension or termination from his contract, a top athletics official familiar with the situation told NJ Advance Media.

NJ.com

 

[nic]

Nothing but bad press out of this school, especially with the AD.

 

[ScottyIce]

But, but, but, ITS RUTGERS!!!

 

[Micheal]

Rutgers struggling.

 

[Landlord]

i thought someone flooded the school grounds and they suspected foul play, before clicking.

 

[GSG]

Shoulda bought some Flood insurance!!

 

[Stumpy1]

So according to the story, Barnwell still hadn't found out if he is eligible or not and Flood contacted the professor. Did Flood ask if Barnwell passed or not? Did he make recommendations to the professor? It would be nice to see what the email said.

 

[Mierin]

So according to the story, Barnwell still hadn't found out if he is eligible or not and Flood contacted the professor. Did Flood ask if Barnwell passed or not? Did he make recommendations to the professor? It would be nice to see what the email said.

I find it highly unlikely that he merely asked if the player passed. I'm guessing he made some kind of threat if the professor didn't pass him.

 

[Bigred_inSD]

Rutgers seems to be pulling a very good class. I doubt this is Floods first transgression

 

[Scratchtown]

Boot them from the Big10. Make room for OU, KU and whoever else besides Rutgers.

 

[StPaulHusker]

Boot them from the Big10. Make room for OU, KU and whoever else besides Rutgers.

10 million cable subscribers have Jim Delaney's attention more than a university professor.

 

[Gmen1]

Here's a link. Rutgers head coach could be suspended, but school's dragging feet. Here's a link: http://on.app.com/1Fh3S25

 

[darkhorse85]

Big Ten coaches are just killing it leading up to week one.

 

[StPaulHusker]

With all due respect to the OP, we have a thread for this in the Big Ten Forum.

 

[Stumpy1]

With all due respect to the OP, we have a thread for this in the Big Ten Forum.

And that was his first post on this board. Cut him some slack you grouchy a$$.